Tag: Army
Army redeploys senior officers
Maj.-Gen. A.A.Tarfa, the Commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, has been redeployed to Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership Peacekeeping Centre,…
Police, Army, in show of force in Lagos
In preparation for the forthcoming general elections, the police, army and other security agencies on Saturday patrolled major highways in…
Firewood: Army uncovers Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Sunday, said it had uncovered Boko Haram logistics supply syndicates among loggers and charcoal dealers in…
Army repels attack in Nasarawa, recovers 45 assorted arms
The Nigerian Army says it has repelled attacks from some criminal gangs and militia operating across communities in Nasarawa, Benue…
Army kill 17 bandits, arrest 67 in Nasarawa, Benue, Taraba
The Operation Wild Stroke of the Nigerian Army operating in Nasarawa, Benue and Taraba States says it has killed 17…
Buhari, fight Boko Haram, leave the press alone – Ben Bruce
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce representing Bayelsa East in the National Assembly has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to fight Boko Haram and…
Coup in Gabon, army seizes radio station
There are reports of military coup in Gabon, as the military seized the state-owned radio station in the capital Libreville…
Sectarian violence: Army arrest 71 suspects in Adamawa
Troops from the 23 Brigade, Yola, deployed to check the sectarian violence between Lunguda and Waja communities in Guyuk and…
Army: We didn’t close Maiduguri-Monguno Road
The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as ‘untrue’ social media reports indicating the closure of the Maiduguri-Monguno Road.
Army confirms killing of Naval officer in fight against Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of a Naval officer in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in Baga,…
Army lifts suspension on UNICEF activities in Northeast
The Nigerian Army has announced a reversal of the decision to suspend the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)…
Metele: Army buries 19 soldiers
The Nigerian Army on Friday buried 19 soldiers among those who lost their lives in an attack by Boko Haram…
Boko Haram kills soldier, injure 7 others in Army base attack
According to AFP, Boko Haram militants attacked an army base in northeast Nigeria, killing one soldier, military sources said on…
We must win war against Boko Haram terrorists – Army
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been charged to be alert, courageous and more decisive in the fight against Boko…
Army urges families of kidnap victims to intimate security agencies of demand for ransom
The Nigerian Army has urged the family members of kidnap victims to intimate security agencies of demand for ransom payment…
Army foils terrorists attempted attack on Yobe community
The Nigerian Army said the situation at Katarko in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe had been brought under control…
Shi’ite protest: Only 3 died at Kugbo/Karu – Army
The Nigerian Army said three members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) or Shi’ite sect, died on Monday at…
Army confirms 3 dead in Shiite, troops clash in Abuja
The Army has confirmed that three members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) or Shiite, died on Saturday, while…
Army begins ‘Crocodile Smile III’ exercise in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced Operation Crocodile Smile III exercise across the states of the Niger Delta to…
Army issues militia December deadline to vacate Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa
Authorities of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have given all militia groups terrorizing residents of Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa up to…
Army kills 3 suspected Gana boys in Benue
The Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), said its troops killed three suspected boys of militia leader, Terwase Akwaza aka Gana in…
Army hands over adulterated diesel, kerosene to EFCC
The Nigerian Army has seized over 680,000 litres of adulterated diesel, kerosene and “black oil,” an official said.
Rocket Sirens in Israeli Communities false alarm – Army
Rocket alert Sirens that sounded on Thursday in Israeli Communities near the border with the Gaza Strip were a false…
Army seizes 16 trucks laden with adulterated petroleum products in Rivers
The 6 Division of the Nigeria Army, Port Harcourt, has seized 16 trucks loaded with suspected adulterated diesel and kerosene.
Troops inflict heavy casualty on Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army have inflicted heavy casualty on Boko Haram when they attacked Garshigar community of Mobar Local Government Area…
2019: Army constitutes special court martial to try partisan personnel
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has announced the constitution of a special court martial to try personnel…
Army neutralises 5 insurgents, recover weapons in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had neutralised five Boko Haram insurgents in separate operations in Bama Local Government…
IPOB’s sit-at-home: Police, army, others in show of force
A detachment of the police, army, navy and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Wednesday embarked on a…
Army committed to safe return of IDPs – Acting Commander
The Nigerian Army says it is committed to working with the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations to ensure safe…
Army arrests suspected cattle rustler, recovers 49 cows
Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation WHIRL Punch have arrested a suspected cattle rustler and recovered 49 cows…